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Any of you have any experience with the Kokatat Gore-Tex Front-Entry Dry Suit with Relief Zipper and Socks that REI sells?

I'm looking for a dry suit. Why?

I have reason to believe my waders are leaking.
I want to start playing in the surf.
That dang ocean is COLD!

Any feedback on this or any other dry suit is welcome.

I'm going for their Tropos material SuperNova angler dry suit soon. Either way, it's a great option. It's nice to be warm, dry and able to pee... 

I'm looking at the same suit.

I use that one.  I love it.

-Allen

How much are they selling it for?

Allen,
If the prices are close, would you go with the Gore-Tex or Tropos? The features are nearly identical.

Jay

I sweat a lot, therefore chose the Goretex under the belief that it breathes more.  The tropos felt a lot heavier to me.

-Allen

$899, but the 15% off coupon is always available for signing up for their stupid e-mail list.

Yeah, Gore is a lot more breathable. If you are a warm bodied person and have the scratch go for it.

I use the SNA and I love it. Was about 75 yesterday on the water and I was sweaty but doable. I'm a warm bodied person too so it may have something to do with it. Under 70 it's a dream. Plus the SNA had a cordura lap. Comes in handy w/ spiny fish and hooks. For the ultimate in temp regulation check out the Tempest jacket/pant combo.

Z

Any of you have any experience with the Kokatat Gore-Tex Front-Entry Dry Suit with Relief Zipper and Socks that REI sells?

What are relief socks

 

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Any of you have any experience with the Kokatat Gore-Tex Front-Entry Dry Suit with Relief Zipper and Socks that REI sells?

What are relief socks

 

Relief socks help the little piggy that goes wee-wee-wee all the way home.

Actually, I just cut/pasted the name right from the website and didn't notice the humor in it.

Any of you have any experience with the Kokatat Gore-Tex Front-Entry Dry Suit with Relief Zipper and Socks that REI sells?

I'm looking for a dry suit. Why?

I have reason to believe my waders are leaking.
I want to start playing in the surf.
That dang ocean is COLD!

Any feedback on this or any other dry suit is welcome.

I use that suit it's the bomb. REI is selling old style with velcro closure on neck & wrists over the gaskets. It's still a good suit, but the neoprene punch through over the gasket is a little less annoying.

it's a relief zipper for peeing and g-tex socks. both recommended.

I use the Kokatat T3 Super Nova Angler with relief zipper and socks and love it.  I've worn it in air temps from 55F-90F.  Unlike Zee I run a little cold and with a poly fleece long sleeve and poly fleece long johns I am comfortable up to about 70.  Above that it's just a long sleeve poly tee and light pants.  Keeping head and feet warm or cool is key too.  I wear smart wool socks under, and booties over the dry suit.  If you get too warm trail your hands and/or feet in the water.  Got a bunny suit for colder weather.  

I like mine. Nanook sold it to me on my B-day at Alder Creek.  You get 20% off on your B-day.  Most expensive B-day present to myself ever.  I should do it more often